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venerable

[ven-er-uh-buhl] / ˈvɛn ər ə bəl /


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With an executive producer new to TV and the need to replace four correspondents, can the venerable program retain its stature?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Pelley also raised doubts over the credentials of Bilton, the former New York Times journalist and documentary filmmaker named last week to run the venerable newsmagazine, citing his lack of experience in TV news.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The "Costume Art" exhibit, which opens on May 10 at the venerable museum in Manhattan, will seek to explore the "dressed body" in artworks across the centuries.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Investigators discovered a link to Bagur, who is a business coach rival of Dini's as well as being the 69-year-old "venerable master" of the Athanor lodge.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The sister was coming at a sharp pace from her end of the ward, her heels resounding in the venerable space.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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